Vehicle fire slows I-16 near Metter
A vehicle fire is causing delays on Interstate 16 eastbound near mile marker 96. Metter Fire Rescue crews are on scene working the fire. What’s Happening: Traffic in the area has been reduced to one lane. Mile marker 96 on I-16 eastbound falls near Metter, the county seat of Candler County in southeast Georgia. How […]
Georgia proposes longer summer oyster harvest window
Georgia’s Coastal Resources Division wants public input on a rule change that would let licensed commercial oyster farmers harvest during part of the summer, when harvesting is currently not allowed. What’s Happening: The proposed change would allow certified shellfish master harvesters to collect maricultured, or farm-grown, oysters from 30 minutes before sunrise until 10 a.m. […]
2 drivers arrested for street racing in Duluth
Two drivers were arrested on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Duluth on March 17 after a police officer watched them race side by side through moving traffic. What’s Happening: An officer spotted the two vehicles just before noon, accelerating next to each other, weaving between cars, and changing lanes aggressively. Officers stopped both vehicles. The city’s […]
Woman charged in 8 car thefts at Atlanta airport
A 28-year-old Atlanta woman was arrested March 10 and charged with stealing at least eight vehicles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and other locations around the city. What’s Happening: Sharell Reed became the primary suspect after Atlanta Police Department officers responded to a stolen vehicle report at an airport parking garage on February 26. The […]
Georgia School Districts Respond: Epstein Files raise questions about Lifetouch photos
Online rumors linking school photography company Lifetouch to Jeffrey Epstein have prompted responses from Georgia school districts, including Fulton County and Gwinnett County. What’s Happening: Rumors center on Leon Black, a billionaire businessman named in the Epstein files who resigned as CEO of Apollo Global Management in 2021. Lifetouch ‘s parent company, Shutterfly, was acquired […]
Fire danger high across much of Georgia Tuesday
Dry vegetation, low humidity, and gusty winds have created elevated fire conditions across a large part of Georgia today, according to the National Weather Service. What’s Happening: Special Weather Statements are in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday for dozens of counties across northern, northeastern, and central Georgia. The alerts warn that outdoor fires can spread […]
Gun found at Hillgrove High School: 15-year-old arrested
A 15-year-old student is under arrest after a firearm was found at a Cobb County high school Tuesday morning — and it was all over in about 12 minutes. Why It Matters: A gun showing up at school is every parent’s worst fear. Knowing how fast it was handled may offer some reassurance. What Happened: […]